Maryland permits & zoning
Use the available permit guidance for Maryland, then confirm the offices and requirements for your property address.
Permit requirements in Maryland
The Maryland Building Performance Standards adopt statewide minimum building, residential, energy, accessibility, and related construction codes. Baltimore City and each county administer permits locally and may adopt local amendments. Maryland is not a single statewide permit portal: the parcel's independent city, county, or incorporated municipality determines the filing path.
Maryland statewide code authority · source checked 2026-07-22
Find the local office
Each result opens a separate guide for that government, so you review the correct rules and the correct filing office.
Cities, villages, and towns
city, town are listed with their county so you can choose the authority that contains your property.
Resolve by property address
Start with the property address. County, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, or special-district review may also apply.
Counties in Maryland
6 publishedFind a city, village, town, or township
Results show the government type and county so you can choose the local authority that contains your property.
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